Your guide to the November 2026 election in Kankakee County

This November 2026, Kankakee County voters will pick a new U.S. senator to represent Illinois, decide whether to give Gov. JB Pritzker a third term and cast their vote in many other races.

Bradley-Bourbonnais advances to sectional final after completing game-winning drive against Minooka

Bradley-Bourbonnais advanced to the sectional final after narrowly defeating Minooka 19-18 with a game-winning drive inside the final two minutes of the game.

Photos: Bradley-Bourbonnais, Bishop McNamara, Kankakee compete in All-City girls tennis

Bradley-Bourbonnais claimed the All-City title over Bishop McNamara and host Kankakee on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. See photos from the competition.

Kankakee Library to host Fright Fest teen Halloween party Oct. 31

The Kankakee Public Library is hosting a Halloween party for teens ages 13 to 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 31. No registration is required.

5 area golfers wrap seasons in final round at IHSA State Finals: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup

Beecher's Jacob Benck, Milford's Jackson Johnson, Bishop McNamara's Nolan Andrews and Iroquois West's Kaia Kimmel and Kenzie Kimmel all finished their golf seasons at the IHSA State Finals. That and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Bishop McNamara’s Elle Weber

After leading the Bishop McNamara girls flag football team to the first playoff win in program history, Elle Weber has been voted the Daily Journal Athlete of the Week.